Chapter Eighteen

Eveleen' s POV
His lappy was open, he seemed lost somewhere. It didn't end like I planned with his Uncle. I was supposed to talk more, yeah I was nervous like hell. I cleared my throat to have his attention. He didn't move a bit nor look at me, usually he did.
" What's bothering you? " I asked timidly. He didn't answer me. It aggravated me a bit. He never ignored me like this. I got up. I paced near him, " Are you upset with me? " I asked him apprehensively.
He was still in his dreams. I touched his shoulder and shook it a bit. My sudden move put him in action. He tightly clutched my wrist and pulled me forward without glancing at his back. I was going to fall face down. High pitched squeal crossed my lips. I was about to fall. Meanwhile, his hand was on my abdomen to prevent me from falling. My heart was beating rapidly, " What was that for? " I sighed. My chest was rising up and down.
" Shit! Are you alright? I didn't see you. Are you hurt? " He said, attentively inspecting my wrist. Then cupped my face in his strong hands, " Are you hurt? " He asked lovingly glaring in my eyes.
What was troubling him that he didn't see me? My wrist was hurting. He firmly squeezed it. I was damn sure, something was definitely bothering him, " I'm fine. I shouldn't abruptly interrupt you. " I said.
" No you aren't. What on earth were you doing behind me? You can call me by my name. " he frowned, my wrist was in his hands and he was gently massaging it where he clutched it.
" I did and you were busy in your thoughts. " I whispered.
" You wanna talk about something? " he asked. His phone pinged and he fixed his gaze on it.
" Um yes, I wanna go shopping with Mini. " I said nervously and excitedly. Well! I didn't not wanna ask this. I wanna know the reason behind his deep thinking. But I stopped myself. Maybe he doesn't trust me with some things. I wrinkled my lips and blinked.
" You're not taking a single step out of this house. " he said, still eyes on his phone.
" I'll not run away. " I protested.
Now he looked at me, one eyebrow lifted, " No means no. " he said and went out of the room. I was watching his back.
" I wanna go. " I said out loud.
He stopped and turned to see me. He glared at me. He paced back to me. He passed me his dangerous smile and tucked my hair from my face behind my shoulder, " Didn't you hear me? " he annoyed.
I couldn't speak as I was in fear. I stared in his eyes.
He softly touched my cheekbones, " You shouldn't deprecate, I know what's good for you." he whispered in his mesmerizing voice but dangerous.
I heaved a deep sigh. My knees wobbled and he affectionately wrapped his both arms around me. I could feel his hot breath on my skin, sending an electric sensation in me. He caressed my cheek, " Answer me. " he whispered.
" Please, I wanna go. " I said in a thrilled voice.
" If I still say no. " he whispered again.
" I'll sneak out. " I quivered and felt goosebumps on my neck. I was scared but I'd not let him win.
He didn't change his expressions. He killed the rest distance. He was so close that I had to rest my hand on his chest. My hand was separating me from him.
" When you wanna go? " he asked, making me astonish.
" Really. " I squeaked and smiled at the same time.
He raised his eyebrow, where two cuts were studded. I hiked up my hand and touched his two cuts with my fingers. He didn't parry or stop me. I was smiling silently showing my teeth. I was combing it with my fingers. I genuinely like it. I ran my gaze on his amber eyes. It suits him. I parted my lips slightly. He was gawking at me. When I felt his eyes on my lips. I removed my hand promptly.
" Get ready. " he said, removing his wrapped arms around me and scooting out of the room, banging the door shut behind him.
What was his problem? Why was he ignoring me? It was breaking my heart. I was falling for him and... he? I shook my head.
I sat in the backseat of the SUV. Thomas was in the driver seat and obviously Mini on the passenger seat. I was glad for her. Thomas was a noble person, he knew how to keep his girl happy. On the second hand, He should marry with his laptop.
Thomas ignited the engine. It came to life, for my astound he didn't move the car a bit. I looked at him. He and Mini eyes were locked and glaring in each other's eyes, " You both should go on a date. " I squeaked to grab there's attention.
" We're waiting. " He cleared his throat and smirked, locking his eyes with Mini.
I furrowed my eyebrows, " Waiting for whom? " I frowned and spread my sight out of the window. I didn't wanna stare at a lovebird.
Before he could open his mouth to reply. I heard the click of the door open. I turned my neck to see. Duante got in the car and sat on the next seat of mine.
" We were waiting for him. " Thomas said and hit the Exceelar, breaking his gaze.
I was in shock exceedingly. First, he didn't glance at me. Second, What was he doing here? Both reasons irritated me. This irritation came out in the shape of tears from my eyes. Quickly, I wiped them away. I didn't want anyone to question me while they could be the reason for it. I glanced out of the window. My excitement of shopping was dead. Tears were rolling down unexpectedly. I removed the lid of my water bottle and took a big gulp from it. It helped me to control my stupid tears, who weren't invited still they showed thereslves. I took a glance at Thomas and Mini. They weren't talking, still I can understand their sign language. I was dying to have solitude time with only me. I ran my gaze back, more than ten scorpio cars were following this car and two SUVs ahead. How could someone like such a life. It was totally ruthless and cruel hell. I was crying here badly and his eyes were on his cheap laptop, although it was an apple brand. He didn't feel for me the way I felt. Why did he marry me?
I'm done with this life. I'm running away from him, from his cage, I thought.
I wiped my tears and plastered a fake smile on my face. I opened my clutch
There was enough cash to survive some days in this splendid and expensive city. All I have to do, find the opportunity under one rule...... use your brain wisely.
Guess what? I made a plan of shopping with Mini. So we could have our old days back. She was busy with Thomas the whole time. I was happy for her but it was our time. She could give some time to our friendship. I wasn't that bored.
I ambled my eyes around. There was a narrow aisle near the changing room. My wit started to send me ideas. I randomly picked the dress and went to the changing room. I was about to step in, I looked back at my people. My eyes narrowed, when they didn't catch him. I left the handle of the door and backed out. Inadvertently, my back bumped into someone. I turned on my heels and Duante was standing behind me. My heart started to hammer in my chest.
" What's running in your head? " he asked, eyes on his phone.
" I I'm trying on a dress. " I said in fright. Beads of sweat covered my forehead.
He brought out his hankie from his pocket and patted it on my forehead. I was shivering from head to toe as I did not know how he knew every fu**** time.
" Why are you shivering then? " he asked, catching the hold of my wrist.
I swallowed hard. My wit left me alone to face this problem, who was telling me to run away a few minutes ago.
" I wasn't expecting you behind me. " I truly replied.
" It's not your taste. " he said.
It confused me. He beckoned at my dress. I glared at it. He was right, the dress was too short. I inhaled a deep and heavy sigh. He picked up a baby pink dress for me, " Try this. " he said.
I was staring at him with an open mouth. He furrowed his brows. I instantly took it from his hand, stepping in.
" You're not locking the door. " he said in a bossy voice.
" But..... " I started but was cut by his dead look.
I did the same as he told me. I disrobed my dress and donned the one he selected for me. It hugged my curves, touching my knees, rounded neck, and the dress was so pretty. Door squeaked open and shut immediately, filling Duante in with me.
" What are you doing? " I said in a panicked voice. I knew he would not hurt me, but I was freaking scared of him.
" Shh..... " he put his finger on my lips and his second hand squeezed my waist. My back was resting on Mirror.
Didn't he detect my run away plan? No! it can't be, I thought.
I could tell from his touch, was he glad, annoyed or enraged? I wasn't happy.
The way he was holding me now, it was beyond outrage. He brought his lips near my ear. His hot breath was brushing my skin, " What were you planning? " he whispered.
Jolt of shiver crawled down my spine, " Nothing... " I managed.
" I hate lies. You know this. " he said with danger expressions and menacingly.
" Seriously nothing..... " I lied again.
He travelled his hand from my waist to my ribs. He caught it tightly.
" You're hurting me. " I made an excuse.
" I know, baby! When it hurts you when not. " he smirked.
Startlingly, he tightened its grip on my ribs, " Ouch.. " I shouted in actual pain.
" Now, it's hurting. Tell me now. " he demanded, glaring at me.
I didn't answer him. I knew it was, pissing him off. I was fearing what he would do if I revealed the truth to him.
He banged his hand on the mirror mightily. It shattered into hundred pieces, making me startle and scared. Tears fell down my cheeks. I could feel dead silent out of the door.
" Shhh.... no tears. You've already cried a lot in the car, ain't you? " he said expressionless, placing his hand on my neck.
It stunned me. My mouth gaped. My gaze fixed on his face. I couldn't ask him how?
He freed me from his tight grip, but not from touch. His arm was wrapped around my waist.
" I wanna hear it. " he whispered.
My lips were trembling with fear. I pursed my lips together, it couldn't help my trembling.
" It's your last chance. You don't want anyone dear to you to endure the outcome of your silence. " he threatened.
I couldn't allow him to do this. He was in beyond anger. If he was saying, he would definitely hurt my family. I wasn't a selfish, " Ru runn a way. " I spilled out the truth.
I could see fury in his eyes. My hands were shaking, " I'm sorry. " I sobbed.
" It's no use crying over spilled milk. Well you look damn sexy in this dress. Come! Time to go home. '' he said, running his thumb on my cheek, to clear the tears track, " No more tears, baby. " he whispered, making me tremble. He is going to punish me.
His hold was gentle this time. He strided out of the destroyed room. Favourably, no one dared to look at us. We stepped in the elevator. Time seemed to stop to me and dead ominous around me. Elevator dinged open, making me flinch. He opened the door of the passenger seat, I got in without glance at him. Indeed, I didn't raise my head, it was hung all time after. Was he going to kill me? or he would end up beating me up? I quivered to think of the consequences. He drove at full speed and it was all blurry out of the window. I gripped the seat as fear of an accident was flying in my mind.
When we reached home, he tugged Mr out of his car. He was holding tightly my wrist and making me walk in his steps. He unlocked the door and locked it back, inside him and me. Loneliness was troubling me. I was scared of him. I thought about running to the bathroom and locked myself in. He'd break it easily.
He was two steps ahead of me. He threw his coat on the bed. I was fearing what he would do. Then he removed his belt. My heart started to shiver in my chest.
' He's going to beat me. He'll whip my body. I thought. '
" You ca can't do this to me. " I said in fear.
I tried to run but he blocked my way and propelled his belt on the floor. He put his gun in a drawer, which seemed out of my reach.
He tugged me toward him. I pushed him away but no use. I was sobbing badly, " I'm s sorry, p lease. "
" I thought, we'll make love with your desire. I don't see it possible with your this behavior. " he said.
My heart beat skipped. It was fear, crawling down my spine.
" No, you can't, you can't..... " I shouted at him. I want it but not like this.
He picked me up in his arms. I was swinging in his arms.
" I told you it's my last warning and here you are.... " he said.
" You don't love me. Then why the hell is this important to you? Why the hell I'm important to you. " I screamed, digging my nails in his skin, I was careful not to make it bleed. I didn't want my nails to give a scar on his body. My bit mark was already visible.
He propelled me to bed. He was hurting me with such deeds, on second hand he was also careful not to harm me.
He put enough weight on me to pin me down. Tears were falling down.
" Please, no. " I choked on it.
He brought his face down. I tightly closed my eyes. I felt his lips on my forehead. It stayed there for seconds. I opened my eyes, seeing his face a bit away. He softly hit his nose on my nose. He turned me on the bed, rolling me above his body. He wiped tears from my cheeks. I was shockingly gawking at him.
" Who told you, I don't love you? " he asked, making my body numb.
" What what's th that mean? " I stuttered.
He raised his eyebrow for a few seconds. He closed his eyes.
Does it mean? he....... no! I don't know, I thought.
He opened his eyes, " Yes, I love you." He sighed deeply and nodded his head.
I felt heat creep in my body and my cheeks were on fire. I blinked rapidly to get it. My lips parted with shock and I was thinking that he was ignoring me.
" I'll not force you to love me back. undoubtedly, I'm and I will be the first and last one in your life." he glared in my eyes to insure the intensity and reliance of his words.
It was his strangest way to confess his love to me. But I love it.
I put my head on his heart. I couldn't believe it, it was hammering in my ear. His heartbeat was screaming in my ear that his words were true and surprisingly deep down I believed him.
" Any dream or desire you have. " he asked.
" I didn't get you. " I replied in confusion, still with my head on his chest.
" What kind of husband do you want? " he asked.
Was I fantasizing? I bit my lower lip harder. it was real, I wasn't in any fantasy world. He cleared his throat, " Why did you marry me? You barely know me. " I asked and waited for him to reply to me.
A devil laugh crept on his pomegranate lips.
" What! I didn't crack a joke. " I smiled.
" Nobody dared to question me. You're also in. " he whispered.
" Areh! I'm your wife. " I avered.
He laughed wholeheartedly, making me jiggle on his upper body.
I love his smile, I love him, I thought and smiled showing my full teeth.
" What are you thinking? " he frowned.
" I love these cuts. " I said, fingering his eyebrow's cut and lifted my head from his chest.
" Just cuts. " he whispered, raising his both eyebrows.
Now, it was my turn. I smiled ear to ear and clutched his shirt's hem in my hand. I should tell him that I like him. Would it be good for our relationship or for us? Did the US exist for him?
His phone rang and he fished in his pants.
" Wait. " he whispered, answering his call.
" I'll be there. " he said, hanging up the call.
He looked at me and stared in my eyes.
" I've to go. Do you wanna complete your shopping? " he asked.
" Um, no. " I replied. I wanted time to digest his words, which he said to me.
He smiled as he understood me, " Alright. " he said and kissed on my forehead.
My cheeks were on heat and I could hear my own heartbeat.
He stood up on the ground, clinging me to his body. I was on my feet. He picked up his belt and put it on around his waist.
" Were you going to beat me up? " I asked, my eyes were on his belt.
He snapped his eyes at me and placed his hand on my cheek. Heat was still streaming in my cheeks.
" I was frustrated. I'll never hurt you, no matter what. " he assured me.
I smiled at him and picked his coat from bed for him, " May I? " I asked.
" Sure. " he returned my smile.
He paced at the door. I should share my feelings with him.
" Duante.. ... " I almost squeaked.
He halted and turned. I walked toward him, " I wanna say something. " I said.
" I can wait. " he smiled.
" No.. " I shook my head. Now I know his feelings, I have no shame in accepting mine. I love him. I want to start my life with him.
I stood on my toes and gripped his shoulders, " Close your eyes. " I whispered. He smiled and closed his eyes. I drew my lips near to his ear, " I Love You. " I said and kissed on his cheek.